On August 28th, the “Black Life Matters Ride,” an initiative of ‪#‎BlackLivesMatter‬, will bring activists and professionals of color from across the country to Ferguson, Missouri, as part of a national call to end state sanctioned violence against Black people.

We are a coalition of volunteer medics, community organizers, cultural workers, artists, media specialists, counselors, and legal professionals (from New York, New Jersey and Phildalephia) and we will provide on-the-ground support to the Ferguson community.

AGENDA:Aug 28th and 29th: Travel daysAug 30th and 31st: Solidarity march and local community engagement efforts coordinated with local community membersAug 31st: Establish next steps and key action items in the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Riders return to their communities ready to organize within their local networks.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE USED TO HELP:1. Subsidize travel (i.e. gas and tolls; bus and/or van rentals), housing, and/or for riders in need of financial assistance;

2. Purchase necessary materials and supplies;

3. Support any emergency costs accrued by riders, if nessary (i.e. legal fees and other safety matters);

4. Support the family of Mike Brown. A percentage of the funds raised will be provided to the family; and